Cylinder Head On
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Dodge Stratus and 2005 Chrysler Sebring. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install valve seal/valve spring seat assembly. See Fig 1. Push the assembly down to seat it onto the valve guide.
- Install valve spring and retainer, use Special Tool MD-998772-A with adapter 6779 to compress valve springs only enough to install locks. See Figure. Correct alignment of tool is necessary to avoid nicking valve stems.
- Remove air hose and install spark plugs.
- Install camshafts (Refer to ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD/CAMSHAFT(S) - INSTALLATION).
- Install cylinder head cover (Refer to ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD/CYLINDER HEAD COVER(S) - INSTALLATION).
- Install timing belt (Refer to ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT/CHAIN AND SPROCKETS - INSTALLATION) .
- Connect negative battery cable.
| 1 - VALVE RETAINING LOCKS |
| 2 - VALVE SPRING |
| 3 - VALVE SEAL AND VALVE SPRING SEAT ASSEMBLY |
| 4 - VALVE SPRING RETAINER |